The Los Angeles Kings have entered a troubling phase, losing four straight games, including back-to-back shutouts, and winning only two of their last ten. As they continue a five-game road trip, their offensive issues have become increasingly apparent, with two or fewer goals scored in 11 of their last 12 games. Coach Jim Hiller’s decisions, such as keeping the same lineup after poor performances, and young defenseman Brandt Clarke being a healthy scratch, have drawn scrutiny amidst worsening statistics and a declining playoff position.
It's hard to think things can get much worse for the Kings who now see their once comfortable grip on a playoff spot slowly loosening as each game progresses.
After every game over the month of January, more often than not, the stats get worse and worse and the streak of losses gets longer.
Even when the Kings are putting the puck in the net, they don't count. This highlights the depth of their struggles against opponents.
Usually after a loss, especially a shutout loss, it would be expected to see some sort of change or adjustment... That wasn't the case for head coach Jim Hiller.
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